Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI is facing growing resistance from Memphis residents and environmental groups over its rapidly expanding data center operations. Locals say the company installed dozens of methane-powered turbines without obtaining required air permits, raising concerns about pollution in southwest Memphis, a heavily industrialized area with a historically Black population already burdened with high cancer and asthma rates.

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Elon Musk’s xAI faces backlash in Memphis over unpermitted gas turbines, with residents citing pollution risks and health concerns.

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